Clinical Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay enhancements 30% evenings & 60% on

27 days annual leave plus bank hols

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to support a trauma-informed psychological service for looked after children and those in residential and community settings in Wigan. You will work within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team, providing assessments, interventions and supervision to staff across services.

The post emphasises attachment-focused work (DDP and related approaches), consultation, and training to teams, with a focus on improving life

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in professional field.
• Experience in formulation and risk assessment.
• Experience of working with Children and Young People therapeutically.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychology service to children, young people and carers in the ATOM service.
• Deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Provide training, supervision and consultation to the team and other professionals.
• Develop attachment-informed formulations and share with the care network to improve outcomes.

Skills

Formulation

Risk assessment

Therapeutic work with C&YP

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team?

Are you committed and passionate about improving the lives of some of Wigan's most vulnerable children and families

We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist to support an evidence based, trauma informed psychological service

• on a trajectory of becoming looked after
• returning home to family in residential homes and can be supported to return to family-based care.

You will be based and work within a Residential, outreach and multi-agency adolescent safeguarding hub, alongside a strong team of professionals from complex safeguarding, youth justice and targeted youth support.

You will also join a growing team of community and specialist CAMHS Clinical Psychologists, access to opportunities for ongoing professional/ personal development through the diverse workforce

We are looking for an experienced practitioner that is passionate about working with and improving services for children and adolescents experiencing adversity and insecurity in their environments, who can support a team or individuals to follow your developed formulation, offer regular consultation and deliver training.

The role includes working directly with children, young people and their families, as part of a wider trauma informed and trusted relationships approach through DDP and other attachment focused interventions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based in the community working across Wigan and will be expected to provide a highly specialist Psychology service to children and young people, their families and carers referred to the ATOM service as part of a highly specialist MDT.

The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic intervention for children and young people referred to the service and appropriate training, supervision and consultation to the team and other professionals involved in their care.

The psychologist will form part of a multi-disciplinary team that works closely with the team around a child to support families and to prevent placement breakdown. The psychologist will ensure an attachment informed and trauma aware psychological formulation is developed and shared with everyone involved in their care and contribute to a personalised support plan to reduce restrictive practice and improve the quality of life and outcomes for Cared For children.

The psychologist will link with other professionals and agencies in the wider system to ensure integrated trauma informed care provision across health, social care, education services to optimise the outcomes for young people and their families.

The post holder may be asked to work in other services within the specialist CAMHS group in response to service or staff changes.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits:

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holiday
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Essential

• Relevant qualification in professional field
• Experience in Formulation and risk assessment
• Experience of working with Children and Young People therapeutically

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of attachment based models such as PACE
• Experience of providing consultation and training to staff
• Experience of working within specialist services for Cared for Children

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8103012

Contact

Clinical Team Manager, Shermaine Love, [e-mail], 01942764473

Some employment legal detail

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.